Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery
Portrait of Orvis T. Henkle Sr.

Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton (1876–1936)

Orvis T. Henkle Sr.

HENKLE, ORVIS THADDEUS SR. (1871–1956), inducted 1937

Born in Sabina, Ohio, O. T. Henkle was treasurer and director of the International Live Stock Exposition and chairman of the Horse Show Committee. He also served as treasurer, vice president, and general manager of Union Stock Yard and Transit Company.

Source: Saddle & Sirloin Guidebook 2026, p. 107

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